Howdy from the land of hiding out cows and baby calves!
Man, it never ceases to amaze me how a 1000 pound cow can hide so well in the brush at calving time. Best thing about this hide and seek session is the exercise I'm getting!
Well, last week I read a post from the Guru--Muata. He posted his first and his LAST post for 2012!Damn, I did not want to see that one coming. I have gained so much from his site and his writing.The bottom line on his journey is (my opinion)he started his journey and spent countless hours working toward his goal and writing about his journey. Some of these hours spent have cost a hefty price.But allas his goals were mostly met.Or at least the important goals were met and others were deemed not as important.
Now Muata is in CONTROL,he is a MAINTAINER, he is living life free of a huge burden.He has been there and done that. I am thrilled he has shared his trip. I am sad he is moving on.I am proud I found his site.I long to reach his level--a MAINTAINER!
One of my long term goals is to shake his hand someday for his ripples have spread a long way.
Now he is on to new goals and adventures.One I just can't understand ---growing vegetables hydroponically---they must not have dirt where he lives---LOL.
For my Buddy--I tip my hat!
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Hey Bill,
ReplyDeleteWow.. Muata is focusing on life instead of virtual friends? :)
Seems funny but the computer has replaced the TV for me mostly but Mutata has a good point. He had the kidlet to focus on and being a maintainer - (way to go Mutata!) we rest assured he made it!
Anyway hope you find all of your veal Bill. :)
Yes John, it is amazing the transformation Muata has taken on. I regret not reading a daily post---but that is life and Muata. He does give lessons in self enpowerment.
ReplyDeleteMostly them cows can be found, if I just leave them alone they come on back to the herd in a week or so--I just get antsy.
Yes John, it is amazing the transformation Muata has taken on. I regret not reading a daily post---but that is life and Muata. He does give lessons in self enpowerment.
ReplyDeleteMostly them cows can be found, if I just leave them alone they come on back to the herd in a week or so--I just get antsy.
Yes John, it is amazing the transformation Muata has taken on. I regret not reading a daily post---but that is life and Muata. He does give lessons in self enpowerment.
ReplyDeleteMostly them cows can be found, if I just leave them alone they come on back to the herd in a week or so--I just get antsy.
Yes John, it is amazing the transformation Muata has taken on. I regret not reading a daily post---but that is life and Muata. He does give lessons in self enpowerment.
ReplyDeleteMostly them cows can be found, if I just leave them alone they come on back to the herd in a week or so--I just get antsy.
Thanks a lot Bill! You're truly a good man and, of course, Cowboy! John, you know you're too cool too ;) I'll be back blogging fellas, but this year I really want to focus on learning how to raise fish, and use their waste to grow vegetables (i.e., aquaponics), get back to playing the drums, and, more importantly, get back out on the dance floor!
ReplyDeleteI just renewed my account for another year, so MLBF.com won't be going anywhere anytime soon. So, stay tuned ;)
Oh, and Bill we do have pretty good soil out here, I'm just a lazy gardner ... I hate pulling weeds and dealing with "dirt-based" critters; that's why I love growing my plants in water ;)
Thanks again for the post ... I appreciate your support buddy!
Oh, I forgot to mention that you ARE a maintainer Bill, and you have this blog as proof! So, I'm not alone in the big "M" category ;)
ReplyDeleteMuata,thanks for the reply.I'm not too good at maintaining YET.But I got plans!
ReplyDeleteWhen I get ready to come out west I'll bring ya some composted cow manure--weed free.
Good for him!
ReplyDeleteOn a trip to Disney one time I saw there hydroponic gardens! Pretty impressive, but there is something about the good earth that is probably lost.
My best friend lived on a farm in Indiana. I know it's not Texas, but they had cows, and one day we watched one give birth. I wasn't a doctor then and it was pretty cool to see!
Thanks Bill and Dr. J! Bill, I have a couple of friends whom I help with their "traditional" gardens, so the cow manure will be welcomed.
DeleteDr. J, you're not too far off because micro-nutrients that occur naturally in the soil have to be added to a hydroponics setup. Also, many of the nutrients are made in a lab; I've been told that the organic versions are simply not as stable, especially on a commercial level.
However, all of these issues are solved with aquaponics, since you can't get any more organic than feeding your plants with fish waste and worm casings in a 100% closed system with zero run-off!
Thanks again guys, and I'll come back and keep you posted on my gardening experiments ;)
Yes sir, watching nature sure brings things back in perspective.Most kids never get to experience what I did or my kids did.
ReplyDeleteWe have lost so much of real life in our quest to civilize the world.
And yes good for Muata--there is a world beyond blogging about fat OR the lack there of!
Thanks
Yes sir, watching nature sure brings things back in perspective.Most kids never get to experience what I did or my kids did.
ReplyDeleteWe have lost so much of real life in our quest to civilize the world.
And yes good for Muata--there is a world beyond blogging about fat OR the lack there of!
Thanks
Yes sir, watching nature sure brings things back in perspective.Most kids never get to experience what I did or my kids did.
ReplyDeleteWe have lost so much of real life in our quest to civilize the world.
And yes good for Muata--there is a world beyond blogging about fat OR the lack there of!
Thanks
I couldn't agree with you more old friend, and it's really sad. I was raised in our nation's capital, but my mother sent me "down south" (as if DC isn't part of the south) every summer from the ages of 8 - 15 to my grandparents in North Carolina. Grandpa had a stall at the city's local farmer's market, so I was one of the lucky ones from my generation to be able to get away from the concrete jungle, even if only a couple of months.
ReplyDeleteOh well, the more civilized we become, the less we remember how to feed ourselves ... go figure?